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Saiun Lotus Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on Jan 2, 1997

Victim Details

Created

Dec 12, 2008

Case Added

Jun 21, 2022

First Name

Saiun

Last Name

Lotus

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

69 inches

Weight

150 lbs

Ethnicity

Other

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jan 2, 1997

City

San Francisco

State

California

County

San Francisco County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

25618

Agency Name

San Francisco Police Department

Agency City

San Francisco

Agency State

California

Agency County

San Francisco County

Agency Zip Code

94158

Agency Address

1245 3rd Street, 6th floor, California

Agency Phone

4155530123

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://sanfranciscopolice.org/

Agency Case #

970-018812

Primary Agency

San Francisco Police Department

Case Contributors

4875

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Sep 26, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1274) and 7 other sources

Saiun "Sam" Lotus, a 19-year-old biracial male, was last seen on January 2, 1997, at approximately 2:00 p.m. at his home in the 500 block of Fillmore Street in San Francisco, California. He is of Japanese and Caucasian descent, with brown hair (highlighted red at the time), brown eyes, and distinguishing facial features, including freckles and a mole on the left side of his forehead. He is also known to have previously fractured his left arm and may have a scar on his leg.

Lotus disappeared under mysterious circumstances, and despite the efforts of the San Francisco Police Department, there has been no significant progress in locating him. His case is classified as endangered missing, and his family and investigators continue to search for leads. Dental and DNA records are available to aid in the investigation. No further details about his last known activities have emerged, leaving his disappearance an unsolved mystery. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact authorities.

His case remains open, and investigators urge the public to help if they have any information that could assist in finding Saiun Lotus.
Last Seen: Jan 2, 1997

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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Saiun Sam Lotus - The Charley Project

The cold case disappearance of Saiun Sam Lotus

Saiun Sam Lotus | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov

Sam Lotus | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom

1844DMCA - Saiun Sam Lotus - Doe Network

Missing: Saiun Lotus - 411 Gina

Missing Person / NamUs #MP1274 | NamUs

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

81%Moderate

John Doe — California

UP17689 • Found May 10, 1998

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing

Location 95%28 mi away, same state

TimingFound 16 months after last seen

Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"

Weight 93%170 lb vs 150 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

77%Possible

John Doe — Sausalito, California

UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 19 when missing

Location 100%7 mi away, same state

TimingFound 11 years after last seen

Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"

Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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Saiun Lotus Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on Jan 2, 1997

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (7)

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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